Closing Session and Keynote Speaker - Tevin Lucas

Tevin Lucas is a former NFL hopeful who had a career ending knee injury that left him paralyzed from the knee down for 2 1/2 years. Although this injury was devastating,Tevin never gave up. His life was filled with adversity, from poverty, abuse, depression, and his own suicide attempt. Tevin has always used the battles that he has gone through in life to help others through similar situations. He currently travels speaking, is finishing his first book, as well as having a documentary made about his life.

Tevin is also the founder and CEO of The Hope and Love Foundation. A non-profit that works in bringing mental illness awareness and suicide prevention to schools nationwide. They have worked with over 100 schools and reached over 250,000 students with their message and curriculum.